Comments by justthinkin
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Posted on December 21 at 12:56 p.m.
oh4theluvof ----- Thank you, I appreciate the help. I guess I don't have the patience to search for something I thought should be obvious.
Posted on December 20 at 8:10 p.m.
I came on-line tonight to try to make contact with someone at The Gazette..... it is UNsuprising to me that, unless I overlooked it, you DON'T WANT CONTACT from your readers. I --- FOR ONE --- am NOT SURPISED. HOW VERY SAD.
Please let me know how I can contact the owner of the paper. I'd really like to tell you about my experiences with The Emporia Gazette --- IF YOU CARE !
Posted on December 7 at 2:46 p.m.
Kelly -
You missed the point - Chris Walker pats Larry on the back - which is fine & deserved - but I wonder why Larry is the only one of the seven retirees on the same day that deserve the recognition - the seven that are retiring represent 200 years.
And, yes, it is very nice that Mgt forces the Commission to recognize those with specific years of service on an annual basis. Believe me, the Commission doesn't seem to care if employees stay or go. I too, appreciate the loyalty of the employees, but I think it does need to be questioned why so many are leaving all at this time, and also why Mr. Walker thinks one is more deserving of a special pat on the back than any of the others? After all, the PD lost John Aufleger, the Fire Dept lost Cook & Sage (and earlier Noble), Sanitation lost Hinson, Administration lost Shipman, and Facilities lost Palmer..... each of these individuals served their employer well.
justthinkin
Posted on December 5 at 7:13 p.m.
I know Larry, I like Larry, I admire Larry.... but why only give Larry a huge pat on the back. The City LOST 200 years of service in one week, not to mention the others that jumped ship in the past year... like Michele Rodriguez, for example. Why are so many leaving? Could it be the leadership - particularly the COMMISSION & their history of POOR decisions, and their misguided priorities? They certainly don't give a rat's a$$ about the employees. Justthinkin !
Posted on December 2 at 10:42 p.m.
OMG - Let's change the subject ...... 199 years of service retiring..... WOW. I hope Emporia (Commission & Mgt) understand what they are losing !
Posted on November 11 at 5:52 p.m.
I'm sad too that the parade was cancelled. As far as moving it to the weekend.... well, that's like moving the Fourth of July, or Christmas, or New Years...... If we did that, we'd be just like those that move Cinco de Mayo to the weekend (and I've seen THAT happen and I never could figure that one out, either). Emporia should be ashamed of the decision. As far as the Clydesdales - they have a good life, and if it is in their contract to not appear in certain weather, so be it, but I don't see why that should affect an event. Guess in my next life I should come back as one of them - or at least get their agent.
Posted on September 6 at 6:15 p.m.
I'm not surprised that Emporia merchant's are screwing their customers - AGAIN - Are You?
Posted on July 18 at 3:05 p.m.
Mr. Slater basically explained the 74% increase to the ambulance budget, putting that off on the City's request for higher contribution that previously budgeted. With that explained, I would now be curious as to what makes up the 73% increase in the County Counselor's budget, and for that matter, what has been included that increases the Controller's budget request by 17%.
Posted on June 24 at 9:47 a.m.
I wondered how long it would take for someone to insinuate that a disgruntled former city employee might be responsible. I'm glad it wasn't among the first entries in the string. Shame on you, and then to go on and praise the individuals that seemed to make it their goal to see him gone. Did anyone else hear the train that took him out?
Now, if we are going to point fingers - WITHOUT REASON - here are a few other (and I certainly hope they are unfounded) suggestions as to why this may have happened: 1. it increases donations (please note the entries), 2. a means to a promotion, 3. create a public outcry and support so the City wouldn't dare prune the budget, 4. force the City to provide better security (which isn't a bad thing, but at what cost?, 5. I don't know, maybe DPT got bored and wants to make another comeback.
With those points suggested, I assure you I also intend to make a contribution because it is a good cause. God Bless the employees - present & past - that have worked hard to make the zoo a beautiful respite from the ugly parts of our world.
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Posted on January 1 at 6:46 p.m.
Step 2 - Complete --- Step 1 happened a few years ago when local networks got their non-compete arrangement, so that no other network signal could come in --- in essence capturing the advertising market --- now, they want to charge the satellite providers for a signal that goes out for free -- I love 49 & will miss their shows - particularly my soap opera --- but I salute Dish for not bowing down to their demands. Shame on you KTKA -- I guess I'll find other shows to watch.
On No more 49 after midnight for Dish customers